Yay new chapter! ^ET^
This time it will take place in the Grassland, but more Darkland later :3 Also this chapter is longer then the last one so yay :D
Btw, to Serene Serious: I just wanted to let you know that when I read your review, you made my day ^^ I wanted to reply, I wasn't allowed to but I just wanted to say thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed the first chapter c:
Anyways, here's Chapter Two! :D
I don't own any of these characters.
Chapter Two: The New King in Town
In the Mushroom Kingdom, everything was peaceful. Meanwhile in the castle, in a small tower with a window, a princess was looking out, her arm supporting her head. Looking into the village and sky, she sighed.
"Okay, what's wrong?" A voice came out from behind her.
"What do you mean Daisy?" Peach asked, glancing at the brunette laying on her bed.
"Your doing it again. You've been sighing there for last five minutes." Daisy stated at the blonde, sitting up and facing her.
"I'm fine Daisy it's just that..." She sighed again, looking out the window once more. "It just feels like something's gonna happen you know?"
"Well... He has been..." Daisy got in when a knock came to Peach's bedroom door. Both of the Princess's attention went to the door.
"Come in." Peach answered, the doors opened and a toad in a butler outfit came in and bowed.
"Your Highness's, breakfast is ready." He informed, standing up straight again.
"Okay, we'll be right down." Peach smiled at the toad. The Toad smiled back, giving a slight last bow before exiting the room. Daisy got off the bed smiling.
"Well let's go!" Daisy cried happily, making her way to the door. Only to have her arm grabbed by Peach.
"In your p.j's?" She questioned. Daisy glanced down and saw she was still wearing her night gown. She smiled nervously a bit.
"Heh... I think I'll go change." She quickly said, smiling as she went to the bathroom. Peach was watching her and rolled her eyes playfully. She really loved having her cousin over.
After getting dressed in their normal attire, they made their way to the dining room, where they guess Toadsworth was waiting for them. Once in front of the door, they entered and both smiled.
"Good morning Toadsworth." Peach greeted, taking her usual seat at the table.
"Good morning." Daisy also said, taking a seat across Peach. At one end of the table stood Toadsworth, who smiled at the princesses.
"Good morning Princess Peach, Daisy." He replied, glancing at each one when their name is mentioned. A soft bell goes off, then the kitchen doors opened and the servant toads came with trays, giving each person at the table their breakfast. Once done, the toads bowed and left the room, to have breakfast themselves.
"Princess Peach," Peach glanced away from her eggs and toast to the Toad. "There's something I need to tell you." Toadsworth looked at the princess.
"What is it Toadsworth?" She asked, wondering what was going on.
"We all know that your almost eighteen now, which means your going to take over the role of being Queen for the toads of the Mushroom Kingdom." Toadsworth started, but Peach nodded and stopped him.
"I know, It's something I've been preparing for awhile now!" Peach smiled, proud to inform.
"Yes, it's something I noticed, and I'm really proud of you but," He continued. "I was thinking, maybe it wouldn't hurt if you tried to find a husband to help you rule the kingdom."
"Husband?!" Peach repeated, shouting a bit too loud.
"Yes, something the matter?" Toadsworth asked, noticing her distress. Peach placed her hand over her forehead, taking in the news.
"I just-" She took a deep breathe. "A husband?! I never thought I would even need one, let alone find one!"
"Peach-"
"I honestly don't see what I need a husband for, I mean-" She glanced at Daisy; "Daisy rules four kingdoms all on her own and she's doing just fine!" Peach exclaimed. It was true, Daisy rules an entire country all by herself, even if she's still a princess.
"Well that's true.." Daisy agreed silently. "But Peach, ruling a country all on my own isn't easy. It would be nice if someone was by my side, so maybe you should give this a chance! Besides, we are talking about just one kingdom." She slightly muttered that last sentence, but made it loud enough for Peach to hear. The blonde sighed and looked down at her food.
"I suppose your right..."
"I promise we'll find someone good for you." Toadsworth made sure, but then got serious. "Unlike The Koopa King." He hissed, Peach just sighed loudly.
"Please don't speak of him... I'm just glad I could get a break from him." Peach groaned, Bowser was kidnapping her non-stop for three weeks, and she's happy he didn't do it today, but she wasn't looking forward to tomorrow.
"He has been taking you more lately.." Daisy said, thinking to herself. "I wonder what's he's up too..."
"Probably up to no good that's for sure." Toadsworth added, then things got silent. The toad cleared his throat. "Anyways," He glanced at Peach smiling. "The word has spread through the kingdom and today we'll be excepting a guest!" Peach glanced from her plate in shock.
"Already?" She questioned, that was fast.
"Yes, he will arrive this afternoon, so be on your best behaviour." Toadsworth was looking at Daisy at the last sentence. Peach giggled when Daisy stopped herself from eating her piece of bacon, and noticed he was looking at her.
"Not my fault he insulted me!" Daisy protested, recalling what Toadsworth was talking about. Let's just say when someone insults or annoys her, Daisy gives them a lesson, no matter who it is.
"How are ya feeling?" Kamek asked Bowser, floating beside him on his broom.
"Kinda nervous honestly." Bowser admitted sheepishly, scratching the back of his head. He wore a nice suit, it being black and red to his liking. A few features of royalty were placed on his clothing, but he lacked a crown.
It was not that he didn't want to wear one, but he was kinda glad he didn't have too. The only crown he has is to the Darkland Kingdom and if he wore that he would have been figured out by Toadsworth. He never wore it anyway so he didn't see the problem of not wearing it now.
"You'll be fine I'm sure of it." The magikoopa reassured, patting his shoulder. Instead of taking a carriage or his Koopa Clown Car they both decided on walking there.
"Remember, your name is King Kasai from the Chai Kingdom in Sarasaland." Kamek reminded him.
"Got it." He replied, only half listening. Yesterday they were training Bowser how to be proper, which to his disliking. Also about manners and such, even learned a bit of history of the Kingdom just in case he needed it, took them almost the whole day but Bowser understood everything he needed to know.
"Make sure the Koopalings don't burn down the castle while I'm gone." He half joked, he glanced at Kamek as they came closer to the Kingdom.
"I'll try my best." He replied, making no sign of a promise what so ever. Bowser had a small laugh.
"Well I better be going, I'll come see you tonight to see how things worked out." Kamek said, waving his wand up. Bowser gave a nod in response and Kamek was gone. He paused for a moment before walking off again, Finally seeing the castle in sight.
"Better late than ever I guess..."
Peach and Daisy were looking out the window, both of their hands resting on the glass.
"I think I see him!" Daisy said, pointing her finger to the front, seeing a figure walking towards them.
"This is making me nervous." Peach said, watching him walk past the gate. She admits finding her someone to love for the rest of her life was exciting, but it's happening so fast.
"That's understandable." Daisy agreed, feeling her cousin's stress. "But if he's a complete jerk I'll be sure to take care of him for you!" Daisy comforted, showing her fist with a smile. Princess Peach smiled and nodded, happy to have someone like Daisy as a friend. She glanced back to the window, seeing her suitor waiting for her and Toadsworth to welcome him.
"Well guess that's my que to go downstairs." Peach said sighing walking towards the door. Putting her hand on the doorknob, she looked over her shoulder.
"Coming Daisy?" At first she wasn't going to be included in the welcoming, but the brunette insisted because she wanted to meet what character she's going to keep on eye on until this whole thing is over.
"No you go on ahead, I'll be down in a few minutes I just have to go check something." Daisy waved her hand, mentioning her to go on. Peach nodded and left the room.
Bowser was looking over the castle while he waited, taking in how it looks. When he would come and take Peach away he wouldn't actually take his time looking at the place. He was also glad they got his request of not making a big deal of his arrival, for obvious reasons.
"Welcome King Kasai!" Toadsworth greeted, coming out of the double doors. Bowser took his gaze off the castle and on the elderly toad walking towards him.
"My name is Toadsworth, and it is my honour to welcome you to the Mushroom Kingdom!" Toadsworth smiled
"Happy to be here." Bowser said, giving a small smile. He tried avoiding calling him 'gramps', since what's what he calls him whenever they saw each other, and he knew Toadsworth never liked him calling him that and that's what made it fun.
"And this is-" He gestured to his left but paused when he didn't see a certain princess there. "where is that girl." He whispered to himself, smiling a bit seeing as she's late for something, again.
"I'm here!" A voice called out. "I'm here!" She called out more calmly.
Both of Toadsworth's and Bowser's head turned to the front doors, seeing a blonde princess rushing towards them.
When Bowser's eyes fell on Peach, his heart skipped a beat.
"Ah, there she is." Toadsworth said, but Bowser didn't seem to hear him. The toad cleared his throat.
"May I present Princess Toadstool, Peach." Toadsworth gestured to Peach, stepping aside. Peach walked closer with a smile on her face, bowing by slightly lifting her dress up and leaning down.
"Pleasure meeting you King Kasai." Bowser couldn't help but blush. He smiled and grabbed her hand, bowing as well. Leaning up, he put her hand to his lips and kissed the back of her hand.
"Pleasures all mine princess." Peach blushed light pink, putting her hand back and glanced down, suddenly thinking her dress is the most interesting thing in the world.
"She's so cute." Bowser thought to himself, smiling at Peach. Toadsworth also wore a smile, seeing Peach may starting to have a liking to him.
"Allow me to show you to your room your Highness." Toadsworth said, walking back to the castle. Bowser nodded and followed him. Daisy came from the castle doors and was about to pass by them. Bowser and Daisy was looking at each other, even in passing, both having a feeling something was off about each other as soon as they were next to each other. Daisy stood next to Peach, both of them were staring at Bowser, but in different ways and reasons.
Peach was blushing pink, by his gentlemen behaviour. But she couldn't help but feel she'd met him before, somewhere.
Daisy was narrowing her eyes, looking at him suspiciously. Something about him made her uneasy, she made a note to keep her eye on him.
Toadsworth was guiding Bowser to the guest room he will be staying in, both not saying anything. It was a comforting silence, Bowser was too busy looking around to talk anyway. A minute passed and then they were in front of a door.
"I hope the room is to your liking." Toadsworth said, allowing his guest to walk inside as he opened the door. Bowser looked around, it was a simple room, with a bed, dresser, closet, with a bonus bathroom connected.
"The room is fine." Bowser smiled, thinking the room would have been better with darker colors.
"I suppose I'll be seeing you at dinner?" Toadsworth added, hoping he'd say yes.
"I'll be there." Bowser replied, being delighted to go. Only to see Peach though.
"Great!" Toadsworth smiled, getting ready to take his leave so his guest can settle in. His stuff isn't here yet, but the toads were told his things would arrive later that night.
"See you this evening Toadsworth." Bowser said politely, looking at him. Toadsworth walked away and Bowser walked to the door, about to close it.
When the doors clicked shut, a smirk spread across Bowser's face. He fooled everyone.
"Step One complete."
The chef toads told everyone dinner was ready around six thirty, and everyone arrived and had been seated down by six forty five; Toadsworth, Peach, and Daisy sat at their usual seats and Bowser was seated next to Peach, much to his liking.
"So how do you like your room?" Peach asked him, a bit curious and wanted to talk to him properly.
"The room is fine." Bowser replied, giving the same answer from when Toadsworth asked earlier.
"That's good." Peach smiled. Bowser blushed a little, but smiled back. He was happy he was talking to her without her ignoring him for once.
"By the way, you haven't met my cousin yet." Peach remembered, looking at the Princess across from them and gestured her hand towards her. "This is Princess Daisy, she's my cousin."
"Nice to meet you." Bowser said, his voice sounding like he was trying to be polite. Luckily no one noticed, expect for Daisy though.
"Nice to meet you too King Kasai." She greeted back, almost sounding the same tone he gave her. Bowser still had that feeling she was going to be a problem, and he also had another reason to being that way towards her, but he doesn't like to talk about it.
Tonight the toads cooked spaghetti, but Bowser preferred steak and got that instead. When everyone got their food they got into conversation.
"We were surprised to see you so soon Your Highness." Toadsworth said taking a bite of his spaghetti.
"Is that so?" Bowser questioned.
"Yes, it was only this morning we announced the news of Princess Peach looking for a hand in marriage." He smiled. "Once you heard the news did you pack up and came right over here to see her?"
"Toadsworth!" Peach whispered, blushing, making the toad chuckle.
"Such a surprise indeed." Bowser said, drifting off a little. This was his first time hearing about this actually, it surprised him too. He got out of his daze fast enough to have a comment on the matter.
"But I'm glad I got here today, to see you before anyone else did." He said smiling, looking at her. It made Peach blush more, leading her to focus on her food again, making Toadsworth laugh at the sight.
"Oh please." Daisy thought to herself as she rolled her eyes slightly. It wasn't that she thought it wasn't cute or happy he's seeming okay, but that feeling of something... evil about him was still bothering her. She continued to eat her food along with Peach, who was starting to calm down again.
"So Kasai, where do you rule?" Toadsworth questioned. Bowser paused for a bit, before calming down remembering what he planned and picked up his cup.
"I'm the new king in the Chai Kingdom in Sarasaland." Bowser answered, sipping his drink. Daisy paused from her meal and glanced at Bowser.
"Really?" She questioned, finally taking a close look at Bowser. Noticing her tone, Bowser stopping drinking and put his cup on the table looking back at Daisy.
"Yes." He sharply replied, both ending up having a stare off.
"Oh Sarasaland?" Toadsworth repeated smiling, not noticing their aura. "Our guest, Princess Daisy-" He gestured to Daisy.
"She's from Sarasaland too!" Peach finished, "In fact, she's the ruler of the country!" She smiled at her cousin.
"And I've never heard of him before, let alone being crowned." Daisy added, still staring at Bowser. Taking in the new information, Bowser realized his mistake.
"O-oh!" He stuttered, breaking his gaze off the brunette. "Well you see, I've been crowned recently." He tried building up his lie. "News must have not been reached to you yet." He said as calm as he could, even acted as well. Daisy still stared.
"Right..." Daisy muttered, going back to her food, finally breaking her stare.
"Don't mind her." Peach whispered, leaning closer to Bowser, making him slightly blush. "She has a bit of a temper side to her, so." Peach smiled, a slight shrug of the shoulders. Glancing back to Daisy, he leaned a little closer to Peach.
"I noticed." He whispered back, but quieter then Peach's. The two shared a smile, not noticing Princess Daisy's glare at Bowser.
"Kasai doesn't seem so bad." Peach smiled, sitting on her bed hugging her pillow. "What do you think Daisy?" She glanced up, seeing Daisy standing in front of the mirror of her desk on the other side of her room.
"Daisy?" She repeated, causing her cousin to break away from her thoughts.
"Huh?" She looked up, then to Peach. The Toadstool Princess titled her head.
"Are you okay?" Peach asked concerned. Daisy sighed and sat at the edge of her cousin's bed.
"Yes, I'm sorry it's just that-" Her eyes narrowed. "There's something up about Kasai. I mean, King of the Chai Kingdom and me never hearing about it?" She waved her hands up, in a shrugging action. Peach's grip on her pillow tighten.
"Well.. I admit, it is a little strange. Not to mention I feel like I met him before.." She recalled when she first met him, something about his aura was familiar. She quickly shrugged it off.
"But remember what he said? Maybe you just haven't heard about it is because you've been here for the past few days and maybe that's when it happened!" Peach smiled a bit, hoping she'd ease her friend down a bit.
"Maybe your right." Daisy looked at Peach smiling a bit.
"Well," Peach yawned. "We should go to sleep, we have to get up early tomorrow." Peach said as she started to lay down, getting under her blanket. Daisy got off her bed and went to her own, doing the same.
"Good night Daisy." Peach called out, closing her eyes getting ready to enter dreamland.
"Good night Peach." Daisy replied, smiling. After a few minutes, making sure Peach was asleep, Daisy stared at the ceiling, a frown on her face.
"Something is up with that Kasai." Daisy thought to herself, "and I'm going to find out what it is!"
She was sure of it, earlier that day when she stayed behind on meeting the King with everyone else is because she got a letter from her country, letting her know what she missed.
They didn't say anything about a new crowned King in the Chai Kingdom.
Haha someone already being suspicious about Bowser, I'm so evil XD I notice how I hardly see much with Daisy and Bowser so I thought how fun it would be if she was protective of Peach like a sister and would actually be the one being on to Bowser before anyone else ((Cause she's smart and needs more love)) ^^ and maybe be friends?
Sadly this is where I'm stuck. I have no idea how to continue Chapter 3 and I've been stuck on it for a month now q3q Hopefully I'll find a way soon-
I have ideas and stuff for future chapters, but right now only the third one is in my way QAQ
I think that's it for now...
Oh, another thing, you guys wouldn't mind some OC's right?